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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1942

Page

4

Caldwell Engagement Announced

Miss Mildred Puckett Caldwell engagement announced by her parents to Lieut. Baine Perkins Kerr son of Mr and Mrs James H Keir of Howson. Miss Caldwell a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and the University of Texas was affiliated with Bets Fan.

Mildred Caldwell Blaine Perkins Merr James H. Kerr Trouston Dames James R. Caldwell Mildred Puckett Caldowell Lieuh Baine Perkins Kerr James H. Keir Howson Caldwell Thomas Jefferson High School Texas Bets Fan

University sororities and club affiliation noted

The text lists sororities Zets and DuGemit with Pi Beta Phi at the University, a Girls Cotillion club member, and Lt Kerr stationed in Philadelphia who graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1922, with memberships in Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, and related groups, noting the leading date remains unclear.

Mrs Bordelon Hosts Afternoon Party In Honor Of Isabel Brown

Mrs Bordelon entertained Saturday with an afternoon party honoring Isabel Brown of Houston who attends St Marys. The event celebrated the newly elected head of the Tuesday Maslot bureau department Margaret Bing president Josephine Palmer, Mary Pattachry secretary Ann Ayres treasurer. Guests included Ant Meweeen Emma Leigh Zacher Lacy Vearty Belte Crawford Bartell Zachry Bitsy Ayrrs Ann Price and Annie Mae Funk. Assisted by Rose Maria Menger Belle Calhoun and Mrs E C McDavid.

Bartell Zachry Bitsy Ayrrs Ann Price Annie Mae Funk Mrz. Bordelon

Hicks Family Arrives from Canal Zone to Visit Parents

Mrs Hicks of Panama arrives in San Antonio to spend time with her parents Commissioner and Mrs Robert Why. She has spent two years in the Canal Zone aboard Pan American lines. Her brother Captain Clinton Uhr serves, another brother Captain Robert Uhr is at Kelly Field.

Hicks Panama Mia Guy Frost Hicks Mia Ann Why San Antonio Canal Zone Robert F. Why Xtent, Co Guy FP. Hicks Canel Zone Uhr Mra Hicks Clinton Uhr Igab Langley Field Ari Snather Robert Uhr Kelly Field

Pattern 8080 Order Form for Women’s Sizes and Fabric

Pattern 8080 may be ordered in certain women’s sizes with fabric requirements noted. The ad invites readers to mail their name address and style number, with a cost of ten cents per pattern and delivery from the New York and Texas offices.

AMD Patteth Pattern Department Fen Antonio Texas San Antonio Anetonio

Urged Not to Tell Husband About Affairs

A worried friend asks if she should tell a wife about her husband's letters to a former love. Advice says not to interfere and notes history of in laws pressuring the couple. The responder criticizes the husband’s lack of backbone and urges ignoring in law meddling to protect the marriage.

Dew Milas Fairfax Mat

Coffee for L A Visitor Honors National Educator

Miss Onard Williams of Washington DC, executive secretary of the National Education Association, was honored with a coffee reception by Beta Tau chapter of the Bright Shawl Saturday morning. Guests included members from Beta and Beta Tau chapters. hosts included Mrs. George Waring, president of Bets, and Beta president Consuiane Allen, with other officers present.

Onard Willams Washington, D. C National Educational Associaion Beta Tau Beta George Waring Bets Williams Consuiance Allen B.D. Bell P. E. Dickinson T. Foster

Goddards Tour Florida with Mayor and Daytona Visit

Mrs W B Goddard and her daughter Miss Hide Goddard travel through Florida visiting relatives and officials. They will visit away with Mayor Godderd stationed at Camp Blanding. Miss Goddard hosts as Norse guest of Miss Mary Wallace in August. The party vacationed at Daytona Beach and traveled to Jacksonville during their Florida trip.

W. B. Goddard

Rowdy the showdog dazzles as Gretel fails again

In a dog show circle Ann Rivers and Paul face heartbreak as Gretel loses out to a favored rival while Rowdy impresses judges with grooming and poise. Christopher endures awkward pride and Ann’s guilt peaks as Rowdy steadies the ring under Doctor Bartle’s quiet guidance.

Paul Ann Lit Horatio Alger Christopher Gretel Hans Khows Barrie Fal Hin Cauls Teck Brenda Christapher Bowks Konstanting Miss Rivers Barzie Rowdy Tor Doctor Bartle Annimsrives

Changed Dog Docter Haris and the Parade Transformation

In a chaotic parade moment Rowdy the dog is pulled toward Ann by fear and the crowd. A dramatic shift occurs as Rowdy seems to transform, silencing laughter and revealing a new life as spectators watch a miraculous change unfold before them. Ann prays quietly while Christopher steadies her and hints at a larger commitment as the scene pauses to continue.

Docter Haris Rowdy Tek Ann Christopher Garry Rowdy Thos Cord

Complainant Winds Up as Defendant

A man on Hedges Street reported a theft complaint but was arrested after police found a Flot machine lottery tickets and 69 pounds of sugar on him. Investigating officers recovered 20 pounds from the residence which was suspended.

Hedges Street Pater Saturday Waal

Unclear text on bridal shower customs and invitations

Fragmentary notes discuss a bridal or baby shower, questions about inviting guests back and how gifts, money, and purchases should be treated. The passage references a Mrs Beeckman and a host’s dilemma over how to present purchase decisions to attendees.

Greenback baby shower ideas and polite gift tips

The piece discusses a greenback shower where guests give monetary gifts for a forthcoming baby and offers ideas to present the money creatively, such as a colonial bouquet or a purse. It also advises proper gift etiquette for wedding invites and brief military courtesy on introductions.

G. i Toner

Luncheon Honors June Graduate at Anacache Room

Mrs. Cialide-Mudspeth hosted a luncheon honoring Miss Helen Auge, a JuRC graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School, with red and blue school decor. Mesdames Gustav Pagenslecher Cindy Barrett and Jim Maverick served as tea room hostesses at the Wednesday style show luncheon at the Bright Shawl.

Cialide-Mudspeth Helen Auge Jurc Thomas Jefferson High School Anacache Gustav Pagenslecher Cindy Barrett Jim Maverick

St Marys Grads Feted by Local Women in Home Gathering

Mrs Liston Zander and Mrs Scarborough hosted a morning reception at a graduate of St Marys Hall. The event honored Mrs Margaret Bibley and other alumnae, with 45 guests and flowers from Sibley Spring.

Liston Zander Houston Scarborough Margaret Bibley Bb. Mary's Hall Mia A. Sibley

Gr roulp Back From Visit To W Coast

A group from Lakes Charles La led by Mrs Dittmar and Mrs Starr returned from a West Coast visit. They visited Bitte Monier Petabunia Gallia McClelland Field Sacramento and Yearmite Park. The trip included the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert and lasted about a month.

Trina West Coast H. Ditttmar McClelend Field Sacramenta En Rove Yearmite Park Grand Canyons Painted Desert

Take Care of Your Health and Beauty

A vintage style article emphasizes health, vitality, and self care as the base for beauty. It warns cosmetics alone cannot fix underlying issues and urges balanced eating, sleep, outdoor exercise, and well being to brighten mood and appearance. It notes mood and temperament reflect health and calls for personal care for yourself, family, and country.

Lem Alek

Eee Orders Filed in New From Ten Days to Two Work

The notice states orders are filed within a window of ten days to two workdays. It outlines procedural steps and references issuing authority. No additional details such as names dates or locations are provided in the fragments.

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